Antimony
Overview
A metalloid primarily used in flame retardants, lead-acid batteries, and specialty alloys. China and Russia dominate global production, creating extreme supply concentration risk.
Strategic Relevance
Subject to Chinese export ban since December 2024. Critical for fire safety regulations and military applications. Combined China-Russia-Tajikistan control exceeds 91%.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 6.68 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 630.6°C
- Atomic Number
- 51
- Category
- Metalloid
Supply Concentration
- China48%
- Russia25%
- Tajikistan18%
- Turkey5%
- Other4%
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Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Ingot · Purity: 99.65%
Indicative price provided for information purposes, derived from Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is neither a firm offer nor investment advice. Firm quotes available on request, depending on volume, form and purity.
Request a quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of antimony?
In 2024, the reference price for antimony stood at around 12.5 USD/kg, compared with 6.2 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
Where can you buy antimony?
Physical antimony is purchased through specialist traders. Procyon Metals supports clients end to end: sourcing from vetted counterparties, purity certification, insured logistics and secure storage in Brinks vaults.
Why is antimony a strategic metal?
Subject to Chinese export ban since December 2024. Combined China-Russia-Tajikistan control exceeds 91% of global production. Substitutes available for some applications.
Which countries produce antimony?
Antimony production is highly concentrated: China (48%), Russia (25%), Tajikistan (18%), Turkey (5%).